Raina Brooke Simpson, age 37, went to be with the Lord, August 3rd, 2024, at her home in Somerset, KY.

Raina was born on July 3rd, 1987, in Campbellsville, KY. She married Dustin Simpson of Somerset, KY on October 22nd, 2011, and they have three children. Raina was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Somerset.

She is survived by her husband Dustin, her three sons, Deacon, Judah, and Titus Simpson; her mother Rhonda (and Byron “Binky”) Smith of Campbellsville; her father Robert (and Angie) Hansford of Campbellsville; her beloved siblings, Seth Smith, Macaela Hansford, Loren (and David) Mattingly, Logan (and Cole) Smith; grandparents, Betty Hord-Johnston, Ronnie (and Laura) Hord, Doris Hansford; father and mother-in-law, Rick and Camilla Simpson.

Raina is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by grandparents; Rufus Hansford, Jenna Rose Ferguson, Earl Byron and Della Smith; a niece, Anne Logan Mattingly; a sibling, Alexander Gupton and great-grandparents; Ivan and Nadine Barnes, Kenneth and Emma Hord.

It is impossible to attempt to list here are all of Raina’s dear friends, but special mention should be made of the “UK Besties.”

It is common for people to marvel at Raina’s ability to talk to anyone and make them feel immediately as though they had been friends with her for years. Her love for others was not superficial – she loved deeply and showed her love with action. Her ability and Godly desire to walk closely with others through their lives; during joy, difficulty, and just the day-to-day was one of her many spiritual gifts.

Raina’s love for God was inspirational to all that she touched, either in person or online and her ministry began long before her cancer diagnosis as so many can attest. However, after her diagnosis she became even more focused on using the trial God allowed in her life to glorify Christ and tell as many people as she could about Him. Of all the scripture and sayings, she quoted and posted, two that stand out are “Pray and do the next thing” and “Eyes on You” – which she derived from the account of the Apostle Peter walking on the water, as long as his eyes were on Jesus.

Eyes on You Ministries became her missionary effort, as she desired to minister to cancer patients whom she met at clinics who didn’t have the immense support system she did – but she wanted to give even more. It was then that Hope 7:12 became her service effort. Hope 7:12 is a non-profit organization created to provide explicitly Christian support and counselling for those walking through similar storms of their own.

Raina Simpson was an incredible wife, mother, and friend. Her absence from this Earth will be felt by all who knew her. Raina lived with Christ Jesus at the center of her life. She desired for all who knew her to come to know Jesus. She finished the Race. She kept the Faith. Her work is done. Her pain is over. She is finally in the presence of her Savior.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those funds be donated to Hope 7:12.

Pallbearers: Seth Smith, Logan Smith, David Mattingly, Shaun Hord, Scott Hord, Adam Braun, Jimmy Franklin Honorary Pallbearers: Frankie Hansford, Rodney Henry.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 3 to 9pm at Grace Baptist Church.

Visitation will resume on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11am at the church with a funeral service to begin at 2pm with Dr. Todd Meadows and Pastor Bill Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in Southern Oaks Cemetery. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Raina Brooke Simpson.